Looking for the best action movies on Disney Plus? This guide compares 10 U.S. catalog picks by action style, rating, and runtime, so you can find a superhero finale, a classic adventure, or a family-friendly animated option without wading through a long list of plot summaries.
Quick picks: Avengers: Endgame for a large-scale team battle; Captain America: The Winter Soldier for a tighter spy thriller; and The Incredibles for animated family action. The list is an editorial selection, not a popularity ranking.
U.S. catalog check: October 30, 2026. We checked the linked Disney+ U.S. title pages for availability, ratings, and runtimes. Streaming catalogs can change, and titles may differ by country. Check the Disney+ app before you watch.
At a glance: 10 action picks
- Avengers: Endgame — superhero ensemble; PG-13; 3 hr 5 min.
- Black Panther — superhero action and worldbuilding; PG-13; 2 hr 18 min.
- Guardians of the Galaxy — space adventure with comedy; PG-13; 2 hr 3 min.
- Thor: Ragnarok — colorful superhero comedy; PG-13; 2 hr 13 min.
- Star Wars: A New Hope — classic space opera; PG; 2 hr 5 min.
- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark — treasure-hunt adventure; PG; 1 hr 56 min.
- The Incredibles — animated family superhero action; PG; 1 hr 56 min.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl — sword fights and supernatural pirates; PG-13; 2 hr 25 min.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier — conspiracy thriller and hand-to-hand action; PG-13; 2 hr 19 min.
- Iron Man — technology-driven superhero origin story; PG-13; 2 hr 7 min.
The 10 best action movies on Disney+
1. Avengers: Endgame
Best for: A huge superhero team-up and a climactic payoff. The Avengers reunite to face Thanos after the events of Infinity War. It is the longest pick here, so it suits a movie night when you have time for a full-scale finale.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG-13; 3 hr 5 min.
2. Black Panther
Best for: Action built around a distinctive setting and a conflict over leadership. T’Challa returns to Wakanda, where a challenger puts the future of the kingdom at stake. Choose this for a superhero story with strong worldbuilding alongside its fights.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG-13; 2 hr 18 min.
3. Guardians of the Galaxy
Best for: Space battles with a comic ensemble. Peter Quill joins a mismatched group of fugitives as they try to keep a powerful object out of dangerous hands. Its mix of action, comedy, and science fiction makes it a lighter-toned pick than the list’s darker thrillers.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG-13; 2 hr 3 min.
4. Thor: Ragnarok
Best for: Fast-moving superhero comedy. Thor is stranded far from Asgard and must escape a gladiatorial contest before returning to face Hela. Pick it when you want cosmic stakes, bright visuals, and a playful tone in the same adventure.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG-13; 2 hr 13 min.
5. Star Wars: A New Hope
Best for: A classic space adventure. Luke Skywalker joins the Rebel Alliance after encountering Obi-Wan Kenobi and a message from Princess Leia. This is the place to start if you want the original film that introduced the central Star Wars characters and galaxy-spanning conflict.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG; 2 hr 5 min.
6. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best for: A globe-spanning treasure hunt. Archaeologist Indiana Jones races to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. Choose it for a mix of escapes, puzzles, and old-fashioned adventure rather than a superhero story.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG; 1 hr 56 min.
7. The Incredibles
Best for: Animated action centered on a family team. When a mysterious assignment draws Bob Parr away, his family becomes part of the mission. It is the most direct choice here for viewers looking for superhero action in an animated, family-focused story.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG; 1 hr 56 min.
8. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Best for: Swashbuckling action with a supernatural twist. Jack Sparrow and Will Turner set out to rescue Elizabeth and recover the Black Pearl, whose crew is tied to a curse. Choose this for sword fights, sea chases, and fantasy adventure.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG-13; 2 hr 25 min.
9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Best for: A more grounded superhero thriller. Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff investigate a conspiracy while facing professional assassins and the Winter Soldier. It is a strong choice if you prefer espionage and close-quarters action to cosmic battles.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG-13; 2 hr 19 min.
10. Iron Man
Best for: A technology-led superhero origin story. After being held captive, Tony Stark builds an armored suit and turns his skills toward protecting people. It is the natural pick if you want to see where the Marvel Cinematic Universe began.
U.S. rating and runtime: PG-13; 2 hr 7 min.
How we chose these action movies
This is an editorial shortlist, not a measured popularity ranking. We kept the ten movies already featured in this guide and clarified what each offers, then checked the U.S. Disney+ title pages for current listing, rating, and runtime on October 30, 2026. We included superhero, animated, science-fiction, adventure, and fantasy styles to make the choices easier to compare.
A note about ratings and availability
PG and PG-13 ratings are general guidance, not a personal recommendation for every child. Review the rating and title details in Disney+ and use the profile controls that fit your household. Disney+ says its catalog can vary by region; confirm availability in the app before planning a watch.
More Disney+ movie guides
Looking for a gentler selection? See our G-rated Disney+ movie guide. For picks outside animation, browse our non-animated movies on Disney+ and family movies on Disney+.